| Friendship and Benefaction in James Contributor(s): Batten, Alicia J. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1905679106 ISBN-13: 9781905679102 Publisher: Deo Publishing OUR PRICE: $34.15 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: June 2010 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Biblical Studies - Exegesis & Hermeneutics - Religion | Biblical Meditations - New Testament - Religion | Biblical Criticism & Interpretation - New Testament |
| Series: Emory Studies in Early Christianity |
| Physical Information: 224 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Christian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Employing social description and rhetorical analysis, this book examines the ideal of friendship within the rhetoric of the letter of James. It argues that the text appeals to the language and ideas of this ancient topos at three levels: between the author and his readers/hearers; among audience members; and between the audience and God. References and allusions to friendship strengthen the letter's overall argument as it advocates resistance to wealth, avoidance of rich patrons and reliance upon God, who is presented as a friend and benefactor. |
